Blue Angels flying through local skies for this weekend's Aviaion Roundup

The 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe airport will feature the US Navy Blue Angels flying team and 11 different flying acts this weekend, October 13 and 14.

Gates for the airshow will open at 10:00 a.m. on both Saturday & Sunday, and the airshow will start around 11:30. The starting time is subject to change due to scheduling and weather, so please plan on being ready by 11:00 am.

It wraps up between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

There are vendors, food and merchandise available at the event.

The acts:

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels - One of the premier flight demonstration teams for the United States armed forces, the Blue Angels represent the men and women of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.

Paul McCowan - Paul started jumping in 1967 when he was a Green Beret in the United States Army. After leaving the army in 1969 he began sport jumping and turned a hobby into a business when in 1971 he formed Paul McCowan Airshows. For 8 years the team preformed daily shows at the amusement park Kings Island. To date Paul has over 10,000 jumps to his name with over 300 hours in freefall. Paul jumps with a 5,000 square foot flag!

Kirby Chambliss - Kirby continuously trains to perfect his aerobatic skills and routines, earning recognition for his skills with an acceptance onto the U.S. National Aerobatic Team. To date, Kirby has accumulated 13 medals in world competition.

Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter - Aaron Fitzgerlad will amaze you in the Red Bull BO-105 fully aerobatic helicopter, doing aerobatics that are normally not possible in a helicopter.

Red Bull Wingsuit Team - Watch as the Red Bull Wingsuit team drops from the helicopter and glides overhead. The team is famous around the world for their skill on the wingsuit.

Bill Stein - Returning for his second performance at the Aviation Roundup, Bill Stein has logged over 5,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flight. Bill began flying aerobatics when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills ever since. Since 1995 Bill has performed at air shows all across the United States and has entertained millions air show fans.

Gene Soucy - Gene Soucy is one of the most well-respected and proficient airshow pilots in American aviation. He is a former member of the record-setting Eagles Aerobatic Flight Team, he has been a member of two World Champion U.S. Aerobatic Teams, and he has won more awards than any other active airshow pilot.

Greg Colyer - Gregory "Wired" Colyer took his first flight at age 7 in a Cessna 172 with Dr. Lee Schaller out of the Schellville airport in Sonoma, California. Hooked ever since, Greg has been flying for almost 3 decades after earning his license in 1982 while serving in the US Army from 1982-1987. He holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument, single and multi-engine ratings as well as being a Certified Flight Instructor. Type rated in Aero Vodochody's L-29 Delfin, L-39 Albatros and the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. A level I Aerobatic low-level card and FAST lead formation card round out his qualifications.

Jim Peitz Aerosports - Jim is from Pierre, SD where his father taught him to fly in the 1970's. He began teaching himself aerobatics in 1992 and has since amassed over 14000 incident-free hours in over 100 aircraft types! Jim is the recipient of the most prestigious award in the airshow industry, the International Council of Airshows Sword of Excellence. He has performed in a wide variety of airshow aircraft.

Kids under 12 are free, ages 12-17 are $15, adults $20 and family packs are available for $50. Ticket info: http://www.aviationroundup.com/tickets.

Coolers and pets are prohibited at the airshow. Authentic service animals are welcome, but please remember that the ramp will be hot, crowded, and very noisy. Airshows are not a nice environment for animals.